Start with Hard Window Treatments: The Functional & Practical First Step to Dressing Your Windows

The most striking interiors are often designed in layers, with each element building upon the last to create a polished, complete aesthetic. Custom window treatments are no different and typically begin with functional hard treatments, such as shades, shutters, and blinds, before adding the more decorative soft layers, such as valances and drapes.

 At Savannah Window Fashions, we understand the importance of this initial step, which offers many practical benefits including quick turnaround times, light and privacy control, and energy efficiency. Hard treatments lay the foundation for window dressing, with the addition of soft treatments completing the look. Here are a few of our favorite hard treatments for the first phase of your home update.

Woven wood shades extend stunning artisan-crafted style into any space. I’ve written about woven wood shades before, because they are one of our favorite hard treatments for layering. With a variety of colors, trims, linings, and banding options available, these shades are extremely versatile when it comes to customization. Available in a range of organic materials, including bamboo, reeds, and grasses, including an extensive selection from our vendor partners at Alta, woven wood shades bring one-of-a-kind texture and tone sure to enhance both casual and contemporary interiors.

Roller Shades

For modern, sleek silhouettes, roller shades elegantly and effortlessly filter light while preserving your view. With fully customizable colors and opacities, along with motorization options, precision-crafted rollers are perfect for blocking the sun’s glare and damaging UV rays without obstructing your stunning Low Country vistas.

Wood Blinds

Whether stained, painted, or left to flaunt the raw wood grain, wood blinds provide warmth and beauty while remaining cost-effective. If you have a space that requires light control and privacy, this timeless style will suit your needs perfectly.

Cellular Shades

Cellular shades offer versatility and energy efficiency, making them an ideal choice for bathrooms and as an underlayer in bedrooms. Available in many light-diffusing styles and design options, cellular shades turn windows into environmental assets that are both cost-effective and beautiful. Some styles from Alta and Hunter Douglas are eligible for federal energy tax credits.

Top Down Bottom Up Shades

Are you seeking the perfect balance of light and privacy? Top-down, bottom-up shades allow adjustable personalization of visibility and light, perfect for intimate spaces such as the bathroom. Available in two different styles —Roman woven wood and honeycomb cellular — with designer colors and textures, these split specialty shades provide custom coverage exactly where you need it.

Shutters

Coastal homes are well-suited for louvered shutters. With a range of customizable materials and operation options, this staple offers both charm and functionality that is perfect for any space.

As we head into March, now is an excellent time to rejuvenate your living spaces with new window treatments. Why not begin by maximizing daylight and energy savings with foundational hard treatments? At Savannah Window Fashions, we understand the importance of each component and specialize in providing expert advice and guidance through every layer of the process — from full-service design and project management to measuring, fabrication, and installation. Book a complimentary discovery call today to get started.